The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-08-05
CATHOLICS AND THE CUP.
THE TOTAL ABSTINENCE UNION
ELECTS OFFICERS.

Pope Leo's Golden Jubilee Celebration
to be appropriately Observed - A
Resolution Passed that the Conven-
ton Support Legislative Movements
for the Entire Restriction of the
Liquor Traffic.
PHILADELPHIA, Aug A solemn re-
ouiem mass for the repose OF the souls of
deceased members of the Catholic Total
Abstinence Union of America was cele-
brated this morning in the Cathedral.
The Total Abstinence Convention was
called to order at 10:30 o'clock in the Wal
nut Street Theatre by President Cleary.
As Treasurer Rev. J. d. Bowles, of Ohio,
had died since the last report, the report of
his executors was read by Secretary Philip
Nolan. 1t showed a balance on hand of
S503.
A resolution was adopted that a commit
tee composed of one member from each
subordinate union be appointed to formu-
late plans for the proper celebration of the
golden jubilee celebration of Pope LeoXIII.
President Cleary appointed the following
committee: Thomas j. Henry, of Balti-
more; Rev. Z. A. McKinna, of Boston;
Rev. j. r. Melia, of Brooklyn; H. j. Ma
guire, of Chicago; Rev. w. H. Rogers, of
Connecticut; A. Cairns, of Illinois;
Rev T. Z. Walsh, of Indiana G.
B. Thompson. of Louisville; Rev. F.
Furlong, of New Hampshire; Rev. D. Cor
rigan, Of New Jersey; Rev. Walter Elliott,
of New York; William Manning, of Ohio;
Rev. J. j. NJ. Tighe, of Pennsylvania; Rev
Thomas Barry, of Philadelphia: Rev.
Thomas +. Doran, of Providence; T. "
Powderly, of Scranton; Rev. T. j. Corri-
gan, of Springfield, Mass. n o. Kelley, of
st. Paul j. A. Donlevy, of Wisconsin,
Francis McNiloney, of Detroit
The committee on constitutional amend
ments reported that no alterations in the
constitution We're deemed advisable. The
report was accepted
BISHOP KEAN S ADDRESS.
Rt Rev. Bishop Kean, of Richmond, Va,
was requested to speak and complied by de-
ivering an eloquent address, for which the
convention passed vote of thanks.
The most important business of the day
was the reading and adoption of the report
of the Committee on Resolutions, which Is
quite lengthy and contains mostly pledges
to further exertion i'll the cause of temper
ance Reference is made to Ireland in the
following resolution as part of the report.
ReSolced, That while we welcome as true
citizens the coming anniversary which com
memorates cherished traditions and hallowed
memories of American liberty forever aSsoc-
atcd with Philadelphia's Independence Hall, we
also hail before hand as lovers of liberty the
world over and of children still of divided Gaels
the coming declaration of Ireland's indepen-
dence, and pledge anew to aid its coming, our
efforts increasing, our resources unfailing, and
by our undying devotion.
THE CLOSING RESOLUTION.
The report concludes with this resolution:
RpsOl1tod Az N additional If fu,.tb
ing our grand our noble and heavy undertaking,
that the Union recommend to all societies the
formation OF a cadet corps and the semi-centen-
nal celebration in April. 1888, of the signing of
the pledge OF our national temperance apostle
Father Theobaid Mathew.
AT the conclusion of the reading of the
resolution, Father Doran, of the committee
stated that the minority of the committee
objected to the fifth resolution providing
that the convention support legislative
movements for entire restriction Of the
liquor traffic, and a somewhat confused de
bate occurred, several delegates wanting
the resolution stricken out, while others
argued for the adoption of the entire re-
port. 1t was finally ordered that as the
request has been made and the rules re-
quired that the resolutions be read sepa-
rately and acted upon i'll that manner
BALLoTING BEGUN.
This was done and the first vote was car
riad without difficulty. Tho taking of the
ballot on the Objectionable resolution had
also proceeded quietly until Philadelphia
was reached, when Chairman Campbell an
nounced the total vote in favor of striking
out This brought several members to their
feet and short but heated discussion en-
sued, after which the ballot proceeded to q
close, resulting in vote Of 563 i'll favor of
striking out to 267 in favor of the retention
OF the clause. While the vote was being
counted by the Secretary, Father McKenna
moved that the whole matter be indefinitely
postponed.
President Cleary. however, ruled that the
vote WAS in order.
The Committee on the Golden Jubilee of
Pope Leo XIII recommended that the oc-
casion be fittingly celebrated by the Nation
al association, and suggested that an adj
dress signed by every member Of the union
Ill America, and a copy of the proceedings
OF the convention, translated into Italian,
be presented to the Pope. The matter was
left entirely in the hands of the new Presi
dent, Vice President and Treasurer, to act
as they shall deem best.
THE NEW OFFICERS.
The election of officers resulted in the
following:
President--Rev. Thomas J. Conaty of
Worcester, Mass.
' lCe IEeSluSNU-ILeV. i uOIlldS II. w dlSH
OF Notre Dame College, Ind.
Treasurer-Rev. Philip j. Garrigan Of
Fitchburg, Mass.
Secretary-Philip A. Nolan of Philadel.
phia.
Provincial Vice Presidents-Ci Cincinnati,
William Manning Baltimore, Frank Nc
Nerhimy; Boston, Rev. j. X. McKOy: Chi
cago, Hugh J. McGure; Milwaukee, Rev
NJ e. Murphy; New Orleans, ID. II. Buck
ley; New York, w. IL. Downes; Philadel-
phia, j. A. Collier. The next convention
VIII be held in Boston on the ID Wednesday
III August, 1885
The President, Rev. NJ. Cleary. who had
been delegated by Bishop Ireland TO organ
lze unions throughout the coming year, an
hounced the general plan of his proposed
work previous to adjournment His ex-
penses will be paid out of n general fund TO
be subscribed by number of gentlemen
not members of the union, but who are in-
Ierested in the progress of the temperance
cause
A BANQUET.
This evening a banquet was given the
uelegates at the Academy of Music. Covers
We're laid for 400, and the evening was made
most enjoyable one by reason Of
the happy vein IL which the
various tOasts were responded TO. To
morrow the delegates will visit the various
points of interest in the city, and on Satur-
uay Will 90 ON an excursion 10 Atlantic
sSlty, where they will be rendered recep-
ton.